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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
CHOKING CATARR.H

Have You awakened from a disturbed sleep with
all the horrible sensations of assassin clutch
ing your throat AID pressing the life breath from
your frightened chest: Have YOU noticed the Ian
guor and debility that succeeded the effort TO clear
sOnr throat and head of this catarrhal ma tel :
hat depressing iuflnence It exerts upon the
mind clouaing the memory and filling the head
with pains and STRANGE noises How difficult ii is
to rid the nasal passages throat and lungs of this
poisonous mucus all can testify who are afflicted
with catarrh. How difficult TO protect the system
against It's further progress toward the lungs liver
and kidneys, all physicians viii admit 1t is a
terrible disease, and cries out for relief and cure
The remarkable r1tiye powers, when all
other remedies utterly fail OF SdHtoyd'S Radical
CNfe, are attested by thousands who gratefully
recommend it to fellow sufferers. No statement
Is made regarding 1t ,hat cannot be suh>tantiated
by the most respectable and rehablr references.
Each packet contains one bottle Of the Radical
Cure Que box of Catarrhal SO1geRt and In
pfoued Inhaler with treatise and directions, and
is sold by all druggists for 81
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co. Boston.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
VITIATED BLOOD,
Scrofulous, Inherited and
Contagious Humors, Cur.
ed by Cuticura.

THROUGH the medium of one of Your books re
l. ceived through MIR. Frank T. wray, druggist,
Apollo, Pa, became acquainted with your Cut,
crd Remedies aud take this opportunity to testify
to You that their use has permanently cured me
of one Of the worst cases Of blood poisoning. in
connection with erysipeias. that have ever seen,
and this after having been pronounced incurabe
BY some of the best physicians in this comfy.
take great pleasure in forwarding to You this tfs-
timonial, unsolicited it is by You in order that
Others suffering from similar maladies may be en-
eouraged 10 give your CuticuFd Remedies a trial
P. $. WHlTLINGER Leechburg Pa.
Reference: Frank T. Wray druggist, Apollo Pa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

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Voltaic Belt with Electric Snspensory
Appliances, for the speedy rGiiiief and ger
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Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed, No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphleb with full informa-
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ing Velta!G Belt TO-, Msrahall, Mich.
decd &w.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
WATCHING SMOKE STACKS.


Were lnvestigated--Some interest
ing Facts About Their use.
Recently q complaint was laid before
the Davenport city council about the
danger arising from the proposition to
erect at one of the lower mills in Dav-
export. a spark arrester, such as we
have in Rock Island. The petitioners
felt there was danger in the scheme, and
thus they made their petition. The
matter was referred to the fire committee.
The council and Chief Stratmsn was
called into consultation, and it was de-
cided to quietly watch the stacks on
this side of the river. The committee in
structed Chief Stratman to hire suitable
man to watch the sparks from Mueller's
stack for ten days, make notes of his obs
servation hourly. and then draw up a
report Of his experience for the committee.
William Coos was the man employed.
He was on duty from 5 O'Clock a. m 10
y p. m. every day. In his report Mr.
Coos gave the direction of the wind each
day. 0uce it was from the northeast two
hours, and then for three conse outive
days it was from the southeast; then fol
three days from the southwest, then
three days from the east-and saw live
sparks flying from that stack but twice
He would walk close under the smoke
stack, and then take the course of the
smoke as nearly as possible along the
streets and alleys two TO three blocks
and back again, watching carefully fo
sparks on the ground or buildings. and
he never saw one. One morning hi
noticed sparks rising from the stack quite
| freely, but they were of such light mater
ial that they went out in tine air, thirty
or forty feet from the stack. He otter
saw more dangerous sparks issuing from
the chimneys of dwelling houses in the
vicinity of the stack, but they did NJ
harm. Several days when the watch
man was on duty there were brisl
| breezes.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The committee then adopted the fol
lowing questions which were mailed Il
the lumber firms on this side of thu
river, using the spark arrester on thei
stacks.
1. Why did you put spsrk>arreste
on your chimney?
2. Is it a protection for your neigh
bors?
| 8 Does 1t stop your draft?
4. Does it affect the draft of highe
smoke-staCks?
| The answers were as follows;
DIMOC6 & GOULD.
l To kill the sparks so that they Cal
do no harm.
2. The insurance men say it is bene
fit to other properties.
3. No, 1t VIII not
| 4. Same.
ROCK ISLAND LUMBER co.
/. To prevent sparks from setting fir
to the premises.
2 Yes, sir.
3. No, sir
4. 1t does not.
wEYERHAUsER Il DENKMAN.
l. To kill the sparks.
2. Yes. sir.
g. 1t has not enough effect on the dral
any damage.
f. We presume not.
The Davenport council will be Statistic,
to let the spark arrester alone after seek
ing advice upon the subject from tn
cities farther east.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

james E. Richardson. Custom House, New Or
leans on oath saws: "ln 1870 scroulous ulcers
broke out on my body until wa mars of tor
ruption Everything known 10 the medical faculty
tried in vain I became a mere wreck. At
times could not lift my hands TO my head. could
not turn in bed; was IN constant pain and looked
upon life a curse No relief or cure in ten
years. In 1880 heard of the Cat5eurd Remedies,
used them and was perfectly cured
Sworn 10 before L. 5 Com J. D Crawford
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

We have been selling your CUtjcHrd Remedies
for wears, and have the first compla mt yet to re-
ceve from purchaser. One OF the worst cases of
scrofula J ever saw cured by the use of FIVE
bottles of Cat5cHrG ResOfseat. CUijcHrd and CHfj-
cara Soap. The soap takes the cake here rs Il
medicinal soap. TAYLOR Il TAYLOR,
Druggists, Frankfort, Kan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

'1ts all very well" said the grave Dig
ger, ito advise young man to begin at
the bottom and work up, but in my bust
ness it amt practicable"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

New servant was two years in me
.at place, num- Mistress "0h. that
speaks we'll for you. Where was it,"
New servant ."In the rsforma!ory, mpml'
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

If misfortune overtakes you, smile. 3"
advises poet. That's all well enough,
but suppose misfortune overtakes you in
a strictly prohibition town.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

arc sold everywhere Price: Cutcura, the great
skin cure, ~ cents; CutiCHra soap. an exquisite
beautiiier, p cents Cnticur Resolvent the new
blood puriher, 81 P0ttar Drug d Chemical Co.,
Boston.
etA PIES, BlaCkheads Skin Blemishes and
] am Bab' Hum rs, use CrTIcuRA SOAP.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

All seasons have their delights. but
spring is the most charming, especially
the Rice coil carriage spring. made al
Pittston, Pa, and which. can be ordered
of any dealer in carriages or carriage
supplies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
How MY Side Aches.

u From the bench and the counter
A ID from the loom and the sewing machine
SSTSA goes up the cry of pain and weakness.
NEl~ Aching sides and back, kidney and
ANh uterine pains. strains and weakness
Coughs colds and chest pains, and every pain and
ache Of daily toll relieved iu one minute BY the
CuficHrH Aati-p Pidst6r New elegant and
inta libe At druggist 25c; five for $40; or of
Potter Drug and Chemical Cu., Boston.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

The ruby is said to be emblematic of
faitnfulness, but the thoughtless man
mustn't judge from this that a red headed
girl makes the truest wife.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL.
YOU TRAVEL

Line selected by the United States Government to cary
the asst MaIl--the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
lQCE island 4 PHORIb
RAuW AY.
sHoRTEsT ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH
AND SOUTHEAST.

Trains leave Rock Island
go 8. m. WAY Freight.
2n5 Fast Express
231p m. Mail and Express
73n Through Freight and Acoommod alton
Cable Branch-Mail 9:10 a. m Accommodating
4 100 p, N
Trains arrive at Rock Island:
20ss m Through Freight aud Accommodation
SOP. m. Mail and Express.
T3l -" Fast Express.
20 Way Freight.
Cable Branch-Mail :04 p. NJ; Accom- odation
: IS 4. m
The FAST EXPRESS. leaving RocK Isisnd st 2
a. m arrives at Peoria ITO 3. m. Indianapolis
$50 pm. Springfield $50 m, Dapvine 5 . m,
Alton SIS m, Terre Haute 1G m, ST, Louis
Z As p m. Evansville 70 m. Columbus 4. 10 m.
Nashville 715 m. Making cluse connections 81
junction points for all eastern southern ana south
eastern cities.
The mail and express leaving Rock island at
30 p. m. arrives at Peoria p m. Louisville
S m, Decatur 10 m. Terre Hauie -
M Dsnville IL 10 m, Evansville 9.15 m, in
cinnati IS a m. Nashville IS p
Express trains aniye At and depart from UNION
DEPOT, PEORIA making close connections with
fast trains on all roads diverging.
FAST TINE, SURE CONNECTIONS, and
stes az low as by any other route.
The = IS p. m. Accommodation leaves every day
except sunday.
II. B. SUDbOW. r. STOCkH0USE.
SUPERINTENDENT. Genl Tiki. ACT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
Trains Leave for Chicago.
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.

Depot, Moline Avenue.
J. F. COOK, Agent. Rock Island.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
THE DROUTH IN TEXAS,
Failure of the Long Expected Rains
King Cotton Overcome -The stock by
ing for Want of Herbage and " alter
Effect on this SeAsun's Crnps.

GALVESTON, April 10.-The late drought
now extends from the far western grazing
lands across the State for distance of 500
miles into the pine regions bordering
Louisiana, but decreases in severity as it
approaches the pineries. The general
rains which usually set in at the full of
the moon are wanting and the cool, dry
winds of the past fortnight continue to
prevail except in the district Immediately
west and southwest of San An
tonic, embracing Medina, Bandora, Frio
and Atascosa counties, where moderate
rains fell yesterday but not enough This
is one of the grazing sections of the State
where the stock was dying Between San
Antonio and the coast embracing such
fertile counties as Guadalupe, Gonzales,
Lavoca, Colorado, Caldwell, Bastrop and
a dozen others the drouth has assumed
serious aspect, putting an embargo upon
all agricultural development, especially
cotton, the chief product of this section
One correspondent describes the road
ways throughout this belt as covered to
a depth of several inches with dust. The
neldS are barren even of weeds while
strings of cattle almost too poor to stand
up are travelling constantly in search of
grass and water.
IN central Texas embracing about 30
counties surrounding Waco, Corsicana
and Burnet the situation is scarcely
more promising, all the reports agree
ing i'll that nothing but very early
and plentiful rains will avert serious
damage or failure of crops. In Northern
and Northwestern Texas the drought is
not as severely felt as in other sections,
but complaints are increasing daily. a
slight sprinkle of rain fell during the
week in Mitchell county along the line of
the Texas and Pacific road. One result of
the drought is notably the scarcity of early
vegetables at the principles cities. Anxiety
over the situation is becoming greater
every day. The wholesale houses of this
city are calling their drummers off the
roads as the country merchants refuse to
buy pending the uncertainty of the crop
ont look
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
THE NEW INTERSTATE LAW.
Statement by Eek Governor Smith as to III
Policy of the Central Vermont Railroad

Statement by Eek Governor Smith as to the
Policy of the Central Vermont Railroad.
A special despatch to the Boston Jour
nal from st. Albans says President
Smith of the Central Vermont railroad
says that the officers and employees of the
company were early instructed to conform
in every particular to the spirit as well a,
the letter of the law. Most of the annual
passes for 1887 have been returned to head
quarters by the persons who held them,
but qultea number of ANNALS were col
|. cted on the trains. Our conductors re-
port collecting fares from the railroad
commissions, from directors of roads in
the Central Vermont system and from
government and State officials and news
paper men whose passes had expired. Our
rule relating to passes Is au irOncad one.
The management however, has reissued
to the railroad commissioners and the va
rious State officers, annual passes with
these words stamped on the face. This
pass is issued subsequent to April 5, 1887,
and is subject to the limitations of the in
terstate law No passes of any deScrlp
ton will be issued to persons engaged IN
interstate traffic Local fares will remain
unchanged at the rates adopted by the
company at the beginning of the present
year. There will be no change IN the eXcur-
sion arrangements existing in past seasons
and we propose to carry out all contracts
made for excursion business the coming
summer" Concerning through and local
freight rates under the new tariff Gov
Smith said "Tne Central Vermont
has adopted the classification known as
the Official classification, which has been
adopted by all the trunk lines, including
the Grand Trunk railway of Canada,
which will apply to through traffic; and
we have also adopted what is known as
the New England classification, which is
applicable to local traffic. The Grand
Trunk railway management proposes to
fully conform to the Interstate law, and
will work in harmony with the Central
Vermont" Gov. smith said that under
the revised classification freight rates
would be deceased in some directions aud
increased i'm others
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
THE RHODE ISLAND ELECTION,
All the State Officers Democrats with Two
Exceptions.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April THE whole
democratic State ticket is elected except
the secretary of state. McGuinness, dem
ocrat, has plurality, but the republican
Legislature will place the present incum-
bent and nominee of the party, Addeman,
in the office.
The results of the contest may be sum
married. as follows: John w. Davis,
democrat, is elected governor by 973 ma
Joilty. There is no election for lieutenant
governor or secretary of state. Ziba O.
Slocum, democrat, is elected attorney
general by 25lS majority and j. G. Perry,
democrat, general treasurer by 1909 ma
Jorlty. The majority against the woman
suffrage amendment is Is, 1913 In this city
the entire democratic assembly ticket IS
elected. The Senate stands republicans
~, democrats II, and there was no cleo
tlon in five cases. The House will com.
PRISE p republicans and 80 democrats,
with II districts yet to be heard from.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
BLAINE SERIOUSLY I'LL.
AT Tackled BY BRONCHIAL CATARRH
AND FEVER THREATENED.
Physicians Summoned from st. Louis to
Fort Gibson to Attend Him-Latest Re-
ports of "A Favorable Character
Nothing Serious is Feared.

ST. LOUIS, April S.-R. G. Kerns, near
friend of Blaine, accompanied by DR.. H.
II. Mudd, a prominent physician of this
city, left here at p. m. by special train
for Fort Gibson. None of the circumstan-
ces leading no to Blane's illness are yet
known here, but particulars are momen
tarily expected. The inference naturally
drawn from the fact that physician has
gone from here to see and perhaps attend
Blaine in face of the probable fact that
there is Il skilful army surgeon at Fort
Gibson is that he IS, or is likely to be, seri-
ously i'll The private telegram giving the
statement OF Mr.. Baine's physician is as
follows
"Mr. blaine is doing well. only slight fever.
Pulse good, 50 per minute, res piration 81
The following despatch was received by
the Associated Press at 800 to night
FORT GIBSON, /. r.. April $.
Mr. Blaine is suffering from bronchial
Caturrh with fever of RENTING type. He
sleeps well and has no typhoid symptoms
ii is res piratiOn is normal, ID per minute.
Signed,
CHARLES p. BERNE, Post Surgeon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
HOT HEADED SOUTHERNERs.
Congressman Glover aud Judge Laughlin
Quarrel-DueI Feared.

Huarrel-Duel Feared.
CHICAGO, April San Inter Ocean special
from st. Louis says Congressman John NJ.
Glover and Judge Henry d. Laughlin,
one of the most prominent attorneys in
st. Louis, were the central figures in a
little sensation to-day that threatens seri-
GUS consequences. r. ID. Lancaster, sur
veyor OF the port, is suing Glover for $780,
600 for an alleged libel. Glover is taking
dispositions to show Lancaster's character,
and for several days exciting personal
episodes have enlivened the proceedings.
Judge Laughlin is of the counsel for Ian
caster. Glover objected to Laukhln's
way of handling a witness, and Laughlin
resented the congressman's interference.
Hot words ensued and both men sprang
to their feet. The referee before
whom the case is proceeding, got between
them and prevented fight.
AT the close of the days session Glover
SAID he had used harsh language and was
willing to withdraw the epithet he had
applied to Laughlin if the latter would do
the same. Il am willing to go half way, -
he said
IN have no half way business" said
Laughlln. You are the aggressor and
must apologize fully"
IN see you further" said Glover
You will see me further" said Laugh
lin, land hear from me-"
1t Is thought by those who know both
men that Laughlin, who is known to be
man of nerve and an expert with the
pistol will compel Glover to make full
apology or meet him in a mortal combat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
Commissioner Walker in Boston.

BOSTON, April 10.-Hon. Aldace f. Wal.
zer of the new interstate commerce com
mission was in town investigating the
grievances presented In a petition adj
dressed to the commission by the steam
ship lines and the merchants of Boston, to
authorize the trunk lines of railroads from
Chicago to Boston to continue the export
trade on the same basis as heretofore. Col
Walker after hearing given to Mr.
Blaney, representing the merchants and
Mr.. Lincoln. speaking for the steamship
lines, assured them that Boston's griev
nnces under the Interstate commission
bill should be faithfully laid before the
full board and justice done. After spend
ing the day he left for his home in Rut-
land, having made very good impression
lpOn the business men whom he had met
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15

Senator Brown is good Baptist and
likes to write religious articles for the
Baptist papers.
Senator Blair often contributes articles
to the magazines on education and tenn
perance topics.
Senator Morrill, has recently published
book which shows fine literary taste and
charming style.
Senator ingalls, takes great pains to
make his contributions attractive, and
seldom refuses publishers request for
his views.
Senator Dawes is very fond of writing,
and nothing delights him more than re-
quest for an article on Indian affairs, on
which he is well Informed
Senator Edmunds writes briefly and
forcibly. He is not fond of writing, but
occasionally a publisher induces him to
state his views on some subject
Senator Wade Hampton, although fond
of writing, cannot be said to be successful
as literary man. His style is clumsy
and his use of words is not always the
best. When one of his articles is publish.
ed he buys one hundred or more copies of
the magazine and distributes them among
his friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
Trunk Lines Want to Garry Goods for Eek
port at Present Rates.
THE GARFIELD STATUE
To be Dedicated by the Army of the Cum
berland in May.

WASHINGTON, April THE executive
committee of the Society of the Army of
the Cumberland have practically com
pleted the programme for the annual
meeting of the society to be held in this
city May II and II, when the Garfield
statue will be unveiled. A meeting of the
society will be held on the morning of
May | / and Gen. Sheridan will preside.
The Grafton will be delivered in the even
ing, The statue will be unveiled May 12
with appropriate ceremonies at which the
president and members of the cabinet will
be present. a pedestal for the statue has
been erected on circle at the intersection
OF FIRST street and Maryland avenue. Con-
gress having appropriated 100000 for this
purpose. The statue was paid for by the
Society of the Army of the Cumberland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
The Institute of Instruction.

Boston, April 10.-The American Insti-
tute of Instruction will hold its 5Sth annual
meeting at Burlington, July and s,
1887. The following speakers have al
ready been secured Thomas NJ. Ballet,
Reading, Penn, 1.-The Feelings and Their
Culture; John O. Norris, Extra Pro-
fessional Duties and Privileges of the
Teacher: Thomas Emerson. Free Text
Books" Walter @, Scott "The Elements
Greenough, "Individualsm in Teaching"
George l. Aldrich, "Ungraded Schools"
A. w. Edison, 1.-The Professional Training
Of Teachers; j. NJ. Sawin. ''The Litera,
ture of our Boys and Girls What may be
Done to Improve IT,; A. M. Edwards,
The School and the CitiZen.u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
THE CHICAGO STRIKE,
Shots Exchanged-Chance That the Strike
Will be Broken To-day.

CHICAGO, April Sights between the
strikers and imported carpenters occurred
in many parts of the city toe day. The
strikers IN almost every case managed to
elude the police. Non union men were
compelled to quit work in number of
instances. Shots were exchanged be
tween the policemen and strikers near
Humboldt park. "Scabs were found at
work by one of our committees" said
President kliver of the carpenters coun-
Gil. They were requested to quit. Sud
denly patrol wagon loaded with police
men came and firing began on both sides
The shots We're fired in the air and no.
body was hit"
A meeting Of Knights will be held to
morrow morning at which it is possible
the strike will be broken and great part
of the 5000 men will decide to resume
work Monday.